Economy Class & Beyond

WN: Sliding 737’s at Chicago Midway (MDW)

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It seems Southwest can't keep out of the news, with the trouble it has with it's 737 fleet.Today WN1919 (operared with a Southwest 737-700, registered N799SW) flying from Denver to Chicago Midway (MDW) skidded off the runway on landing.None of the 134 passengers or 5 crew were hurt in the indicent, with damage as yet not reported to the plane. All were bussed of the plane … [Read more...]

IPS: Don’t throw your passport out with the rubbish…

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The UK Identity and Passport Service released it's latest list of excuses for why people have lost their passport.These latest reasons inculde: Taxi attacked by gunman on way to airport in Brazil Fell out of bag while snowboarding Drunk boyfriend (now ex) destroyed it Last seen in pocket of a coat donated to tramp Wallet stolen at children's party with … [Read more...]

Volcano Ash: Yes, they were right to shut the skys down….

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An intresting scientific report has been released on the BBC News site and published in the PNAS Journal in which they conculde it was right to shut the skies down for a period.The senior author - Stipp, from Copenhagen University - states: "I think the really important parts of it are: Number one, the aviation authorities were absolutely right in closing airspace."Number two, … [Read more...]

UA: Jeff Simisek Speaks to Fortune

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For those who need some Good Friday reading, head to http://money.cnn.com/2011/04/19/news/companies/jeff_smisek_united_continental.fortune/index.htmWhilst semi-light on what more changes are happening going forward, it's full of fun little facts like how much United spends on fuel... a day.Happy reading! … [Read more...]

TOM: Bird Strike in Florida, All Safe.

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Thomson Airways Flight TOM33 had to make an emergency landing after departing Orlando Stanford Airport.The 767-300ER departed at 18:20 Wednesday, with a bird being injestested by an engine, resulting in a bang sound and smoke in the cabin. The Captain chose to return to Orlando-Stanford, where all 254 passengers and 12 crew disembarked safely 20 minutes after initial departure. … [Read more...]

AA: 777-300ER Fleet to go to Five, MD-80’s to drop by at least 25….

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It seems AA is realising the benifits that most carriers have identified with the 777-300ER, and has upped it's order of 777-300ER's from 3 to 5, according to AMR Corperation latest earning report.Whilst not the biggest of fleets (say compared to Emirates), Five 777-300ER's represent one heck of an investment - and more expansion possibilities (or redeployment … [Read more...]

BA: Goes 6 x to Rio de Janeiro – GIGidy…

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British Airways is pushing ahead with a service expansion on it's London to Rio route, taking it from 3 times a week to 6 times a week commencing in OctoberServices will therefore operate every day except Monday when the new timetable in the autumn is introduced.   The timings of the service will remain departing LHR at 1215 arriving GIG at 2155.So for those of you … [Read more...]

FR/U2: New Charges – Don’t get caught with them

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For those of you who are thinking of using EasyJet or Ryanair for a cheap getaway, Money Saving Expert has a timely update on the games these two airlines are up to. For EasyJetFees to pay by debit card are up from £5.50 per booking to £8.Credit card fees are up per booking from £5.50 + £4.95 or 2.5% of transaction value (whichever is higher) to £8 … [Read more...]

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